Police said the detectives also saw a known prostitute, Caroline Vasquez, 37, get into the passenger seat of a car on Manchester Street. The detectives followed the car to a parking lot on John Devine Drive, where it parked in an area that could be seen by passing traffic.

When the detectives approached the car, they allegedly saw Vasquez performing a sexual act on the male driver, who was identified as Pratik Shah, 33.

They were both arrested and charged with lewdness.

Police said the people arrested were provided with information about health and treatment services and peer support groups. The department is working with the city solicitors office to reduce prostitution and related crimes in the city.